Welcome to Troop 118!

Troop 118 is chartered to St. Stephen United Methodist Church on Sardis Road in Charlotte, N.C. Our motto is "One Pace at a Time" referring to the steady progress our boys make toward the rank of Eagle.

2008 Calendar
The 2008 Troop calendar is available HERE as an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file. The file was last updated Aug. 19, 2008.

DRAFT 2009 CALENDAR
Troop 118 leaders have release the draft of the 2009 planning calendar. You can download it HERE.

2007 Troop Calendar (for those that need an alibi)
The 2007 Troop 118 Calendar can still be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat file in case you need an alibi for something. Click HERE to download. If you need prior year troop calendars, contact Stern Dixon, at 704.366.1201..

Introducing the Scout Scrip Program
Committee Member Brian Windham has introduced and is managing the troop's new "Shop by Scrip" program. Scout families purchase gift cards through the Troop and in return the troop makes a percentage of the total value of the gift card purchase. Gift cards are available for just about every retailer known. To learn more about how to sign up, visit OUR SCOUT SCRIP PAGE. To see regular updates on the Troop 118 program, visit Brian's special Web site for the program.

Revised Troop Handbook is Available
A revised troop handbook is available online HERE. Thanks to Tim Gilland who helped put this together for the troop.

Charles Johnson's Photo Wins Scouting Magazine Contest
A shot of Camp Grimes by our own Charles Johnson was one of several winners of the Scouting Magazine's photo contest. The shot, of Zach Onstot pondering life on the dock at Lake Calhoun, is featured in the most recent issue of the magazine.

Late Summer Schedule Highlights

Father/Son: Good Time Held By All - Despite nitetime downpour
The annual Father/Son weekend was held Aug. 15-17 at Camp Grimes. Mark Evans won the cup this year -- its for drinking from, not wearing!. A little rain on Saturday night didn't disturb the day's fun. Welcome to the incoming Webelos Dads..

Scouts Provide Manpower to St. Stephen
Over 75 boys and adults from the troop worked during the troop meeting on Aug. 17 under the apt tutelage of Tim Keesling to spread mulch at the church, pressure wash the walkways, trim trees and bushes and weed planting beds. Thanks to all that helped with this worthwhile service project.

Sat., Sept. 13, is Fall Fertilizer Sale Pickup
Start selling your fall grass seed and fertilizer now. The pickup date will be Sept. 13.

Our Mission Statement
 Troop 118 emphasizes to each boy to serve others by teaching values that can be found in the Scout Oath and Law.  Our troop helps each scout to make correct ethical choices in their lifetime so they can achieve their full potential.  Troop 118 helps to develop young leaders, and instill in them the values of community services, respect for the outdoors, and personal spirituality. 
 We are committed to adventure, learning, challenge and fun. We encourage all scouts to respect each other and seek responsibility and be disciplined both within the troop and in their everyday lives. We incorporate fun, advancement and recognition, and youth leadership opportunities at our meetings, camping trips and service projects.  We support each scout as they take it One Pace at a Time to advance in rank and strive to reach one of scouting greatest honors-the rank of Eagle.